Halotron I

Halotron I is a fire extinguishing agent primarily composed of a raw material HCFC-123 (93%), mixed with tetrafluoromethane and argon serving as propellants.

Halotron I was originally introduced in 1992 as a replacement for Halon 1211(bromochlorodifluoromethane), a substance known for its significant ozone-depleting properties.

[3] In December 2011, Halotron I underwent testing for "hidden fire" suppression, inspired by the demonstrated effectiveness of Halon 1211 in controlling an in-flight fire aboard a Delta L-1011 on March 17, 1991.

The test was conducted at UL, and showed that Halotron I offered similar effectiveness as Halon 1211, but with significantly less harm to both humans and the environment.

[4] However, achieving the same fire suppression ratings require a higher volume of Halotron I compared to Halon 1211.

NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentine Flammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. water Instability 1: Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. E.g. calcium Special hazards (white): no code